Provides a step by step guide to RIPA 2000
Identifies key principles from case law and the interpretation of provisions as set out by the courts
Critically assesses the law to assist practitioners in developing and testing interpretative arguments
Examines oversight mechanisms which protect those subjected to invasions of privacy
New to this Edition:

Fully updated since the last edition in 2010 to include: the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012; Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act 2014 and secret hearings; liability of Covert Human Intelligence Sources; the Mark Kennedy case and Snowden revelations
New sections dealing with international investigations and social networking sites